22 Best Cafes near Elmira

“cozy little cafe, a little hard to miss if you’re not paying attention!-small but there’s sufficient space to sit and enjoy your drink or pastry.-staff was really friendly!-interesting flavours for their seasonal menu, really tasty.I got the orange latte with a tea base and wow. What a delight. tasted like a chai tea latte and very lovely decorated. Will have to come back to try out other seasonal menu items! Also the inside of the shop was very cute and cozy.“

“Great service ,Great food ,Great atmosphere. My hockey group has been coming to this little restaurant for the past 5 yrs on monday,wednesday and fridays , Galina has always been an exceptional hostess, Best coffee and lunch spot in Waterloo“

“This place is popular and busy!-big variety of specialty drinks!!! Super fun and the menu seems to change regularly.-big variety of foods as wellI ordered the st Jacob’s sunrise. Asked for blended but got over ice which is fine, it was busy so I don’t blame them. Drink tasted really good and refreshing, but I just know if it was blended it would’ve been 10x better haha. Also ordered the beef empanadas with mayo it was really tasty. Came out nice and warm too.Space is a little tight inside but the food and drinks are well worth it.“

“Food and drinks are amazing, especially the drinks. Service is also great, they seem to like the service they provide (and they should cuz going here is a real treat) we wish coming here could be a regular outing for us (sadly can't given the economy). I wish the place was a little cozier feeling, it's feels more like a cafe than a place to relax with boardgames, but ultimately it's very functional and if you don't mind typical Starbucks style seating for playing boardgames then I suppose it's perfect, I just prefer a more homey feeling. Prices a touch high but it's certainly not bad and the best quality cafe drinks then I've ever had so once in a while it's worth it. I'd highly recommend it!My only real gripe was the flatbread we ordered was barely enough to feed a small single adult and it was $9.75 which seems like a lot to me. If you're coming here for more then a small snack and games it will hit the wallet hard.“

“It's such a beautiful place with lovely decor! Staff was very accommodating with our request for vegan food and the food was oh so amazing! Such a good option of cafe for vegans.We'd definitely come back sometime again. This place (and even the whole of area around Elora mills) has such magical vibes.“

“Wonderful food, fantastic interior, and great location--on Northfield, between Bridge and University. Also a community-minded business. A must-visit establishment. Dog-friendly for well-behaved dogs on leashes. (I'm not a dog person, and I didn't feel nervous for a second.)“

“I have to be honest. I don't like either of the big two chains. Too impersonal, coffee only so-so (OK, so I offended 1/2 of you, LOL). And the food, meh.Exactly opposite here. I talk to the owner, I get literally terrific service, the coffee is outstanding, the sandwiches are a new favourite, and the pastries are outstanding too. I've been scheduling in-person meetings here for the past year. Just outstanding. Highly recommended.“

“I enjoyed what probably was the best clean cookie i had for a very long time. they hosted a company event where all my colleaguesand I were cery impressedby the quality and taste. The cookies and power energy balls were moist, delicious and most importantly super clean ingredients.“

“Our dinner was so delicious. There was roast beef, turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, mixed vegetables, salad, cole slaw, and dinner rolls. It was served buffet style, and you could up for seconds.Their variety of pies were baked on site. My coconut cream pie was one of the best I have ever had. Also, coffee and tea was offered.“

“This is such a cute little hidden gem outside of Waterloo. We spontaneously decided to stop by for a weekend cafe brunch. We shared "The Egger" and a croissant and each got a warm drink. The sandwich was so good, and I typically avoid eggs! The scone was huge and they brought it out warm. It was a little too sweet and cakey for my taste though. The cafe drinks were just okay. I love that you can play little card games while you wait for your food. It's also fun to peruse the board games/gift shop.“

“Went here for breakfast on a Saturday around 9 AM and we got a table just in time. The place got really busy and rightly so. Second time here, excellent food , bakery items and coffee. Ordered the vegetarian burrito with eggs. Absolutely delicious. Also took some vegan brownies and cinnamon rolls home. They were gone very quickly :) A jewel in Uptown Waterloo. The patio is being redone so sitting outdoors isn't an option. Not in April anyway, can't recall when it will reopen.“

“Ok...sooooo...I love bakeries and this place popped up on my Google search and I thought I would try it out. All I can say is... Where have you been all my life! Well it has been right there pretty much all my life! It is an amazing bakery, I timed it just right to get a fresh french loaf that was just out of the oven....amazing! And I had a selection of their pastries which were awesome! Just go here and you will not regret it! I would have taken pictures of the pastries but they disappeared rather quickly...no idea why.?“

“Cafe O is a wonderful place to meet friends and spend some time. The food is very good. Coffee is top notch. Service is wonderful. The only thing is i wish it would be a little bigger. But yhen again if it would be bigger for more seating it still wouldnt be big enough. Highly recommend. Keep up the good work.“

“I stopped by this cafe for the first time and had a great experience! Unfortunately, they don’t have iced coffee yet but the manager (or owner?) recommended their Chai Latte and I loved it! The service was great; you can tell they care about their customers! :)“

“One of the greatest, hidden gems in Waterloo. The owner is super nice and the food is value - you can get fouralls ice cream here (for cheaper than fouralls)!!! Also the samosas are massive and quite good. They got boardgames to play, printing services and a section into the back to buy stationeries - honestly you can literally get anything here. Come through!“

“Wonderful little spot in the village of St. Jacob's! i'm surprised that i'm the first reviewer as this place was quite busy when i went in! Service was very exceptional and very knowledgeable. The lady working: Brynn, suggested the brownies and oh my goodness are they delicious!! (she also poured me one of those fancy coffees and at a good price too!!) Very much recommended coming by if you're in the area!“

“I love the coffee here! My flat white is by far the best I’ve had since I arrived in the region. The ambience is relaxed, and the internet connection is stable and fast. The barista is very friendly and pleasant to talk with. This place is indeed perfect for studying and chilling out.“

“The cafe has a good variety of food and drink, and a couple vegetarian options as well. I got a spicy veg sandwich, which was really good, but I think I'll try something else next time. Interesting sandwich cut.It was around $6 after the 25% student discount, and they take Laurier OneCard convenience dollars but not flex dollars, disappointingly.The interior is very nicely decorated and they have a good amount of seating. The staff were very nice.“

“Great cafe in a great location uptown. The food is delicious, I especially enjoy getting a panini with a side soup. The place also has a really neat local beer selection that you can’t get at LCBO! Overall it has a really fun and friendly vibe. Definitely “

“With my sister and her husband new to the neighbourhood, we googled coffee shops near by and came across this delightful place. Very clean, fresh flowers in each table!!, inviting staff and atmosphere, and the food and coffee were great! We’ll be back!“

“My favourite place for coffee right now! The staff are extremely friendly and always make the effort to ask how your day is and get to know you if you regularly go. They have the best caramel latte I have ever had, and their food selection is awesome too. The food menu generally changes daily with some staples. I come here every weekday for a latte and to study. There is plenty of light in the seating area, the only thing I wish they had was more outlets.“

“How could I not give this place five stars? So many memories tied up, my family and our friends working here during university.They remodeled and recently reopened. Space was stolen from the Comfy Lounge to make it even larger. Prices remain very reasonable at this not for profit run by the Math Society. Watcards not accepted.I grabbed a good cup of coffee, despite not drinking coffee there during the five years I worked there. Lol. I then walked back over to residence to pick up my kid and drive her home.“